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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.94, 615.30 and 268.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.94, 615.30 and 268.92 is: 371.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.94 : 615.30 = 268.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.94/615.30 = 268.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.94x = 615.30 × 268.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.94x = 165,465.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,465.47/445.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.05

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